Best place in San Diego to raise kids?

My husband and I have recently relocated to San Diego. We are trying to buy a house but are having trouble choosing a neighborhood. We have considered Normal Heights, North Park and Kensington but I am not sure if these areas are the best to raise kids? We are also considering Carlsbad in the north county. My husband will be working in Rancho Bernardo but he does not want to live there.

Anyone live in a great neighborhood with lots of other young families around? This is our first baby, and I know I would be happier with some other moms to hang out with and share experiences!

Hey ladies,

My husband and I have recently relocated to San Diego. We are trying to buy a house but are having trouble choosing a neighborhood. We have considered Normal Heights, North Park and Kensington but I am not sure if these areas are the best to raise kids? We are also considering Carlsbad in the north county. My husband will be working in Rancho Bernardo but he does not want to live there.

Anyone live in a great neighborhood with lots of other young families around? This is our first baby, and I know I would be happier with some other moms to hang out with and share experiences!

I currently live in Cardiff by the Sea and am moving to Carlsbad (La Costa Valley) because it is made for young families.. my dentist who lives there recieved 160 trick or treaters...they decorate for the holidays, and you can drive the neighborhood most days and see children playing dodgeball and tossing a ball in front of the homes. If you can check it out, you will love it!

I currently live in Cardiff by the Sea and am moving to Carlsbad (La Costa Valley) because it is made for young families.. my dentist who lives there recieved 160 trick or treaters...they decorate for the holidays, and you can drive the neighborhood most days and see children playing dodgeball and tossing a ball in front of the homes. If you can check it out, you will love it!

You really should look at 4S Ranch and Del Sur. They are west of Rancho Bernardo, and ideal for raising children with tons of parks and great schools. Very close to rancho Bernardo making his commute great and more time at home.

You really should look at 4S Ranch and Del Sur. They are west of Rancho Bernardo, and ideal for raising children with tons of parks and great schools. Very close to rancho Bernardo making his commute great and more time at home.

I am born and raised here in san Diego, lived all over. The best place on your list hands down is Carlsbad, encitnites is basically Carlsbad. Also if you can afford it check out La Jolla, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe , Poway is nice if you want a bit of country without being too far from the city, is that's not a concern and you like the country Ramona is nice, I grew up there however I recommend live in the country estates and not the actuall town of Ramona. It's still considered Ramona . Also where ever you go call the local police station and find out the crime rate for that area and what kind of crimes are being commited and ask them for the web site for register sex offenders so you can see how many of those scum bags are in the area. No matter where you go they will be around. The nicer the area the less there will be and the closer you are to schools.

I am born and raised here in san Diego, lived all over. The best place on your list hands down is Carlsbad, encitnites is basically Carlsbad. Also if you can afford it check out La Jolla, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe , Poway is nice if you want a bit of country without being too far from the city, is that's not a concern and you like the country Ramona is nice, I grew up there however I recommend live in the country estates and not the actuall town of Ramona. It's still considered Ramona . Also where ever you go call the local police station and find out the crime rate for that area and what kind of crimes are being commited and ask them for the web site for register sex offenders so you can see how many of those scum bags are in the area. No matter where you go they will be around. The nicer the area the less there will be and the closer you are to schools.

I live in normal heights and love it's not amazingly kid awesome but is the best mix of grown up and kid awesomeness all within walking distance trick or treating was a blast but also football day is amazing we have 2 annual street fairs on the main street I live on I live it all the northern areas that everyone is rooting for so far are too ritzy feeling for me I have tattoos and drive a beat up jeep so I feel I fit here great

I live in normal heights and love it's not amazingly kid awesome but is the best mix of grown up and kid awesomeness all within walking distance trick or treating was a blast but also football day is amazing we have 2 annual street fairs on the main street I live on I live it all the northern areas that everyone is rooting for so far are too ritzy feeling for me I have tattoos and drive a beat up jeep so I feel I fit here great

why doesnt he want to live there??if u jus moved how would he kno? its a great area and obviously fast commute,as well as poway.. 4s ranch is super nice i work there and we get alot of high clientele, thats the area.. really good area and big.

why doesnt he want to live there??if u jus moved how would he kno? its a great area and obviously fast commute,as well as poway.. 4s ranch is super nice i work there and we get alot of high clientele, thats the area.. really good area and big.

DH and I live in North Park with our 9 mo old son and are ready to move! I looove the area, and there are some young families, but the homes and the lots are tiny, there are a lot of alleys with shady people, and sometimes the ultra urban young singles cultre is just too much for raising a child. Normal Heighrs and Kensington are the same. Carlsbad is nice, like other PPs said. Also, if hubby is working in RB, how about Rancho Penasquitos or Tierrasanta? I like to be a little closer to the city for easy trips to the zoo, sea world, Coronado, etc.

DH and I live in North Park with our 9 mo old son and are ready to move! I looove the area, and there are some young families, but the homes and the lots are tiny, there are a lot of alleys with shady people, and sometimes the ultra urban young singles cultre is just too much for raising a child. Normal Heighrs and Kensington are the same. Carlsbad is nice, like other PPs said. Also, if hubby is working in RB, how about Rancho Penasquitos or Tierrasanta? I like to be a little closer to the city for easy trips to the zoo, sea world, Coronado, etc.

I agree with Troyalcherie. I live in Kensington and am 34 weeks pregnant. We LOVE the area, but it's great for single young people. I would not recommend raising a family here. We're already looking to move elsewhere. Kensington is pretty safe, but the surrounding neighborhoods (i.e. El Cajon Blvd and University) have high crime. And the schools are poor. We're looking to go to Del Cerro or further north to Poway or Scripps Ranch.

I agree with Troyalcherie. I live in Kensington and am 34 weeks pregnant. We LOVE the area, but it's great for single young people. I would not recommend raising a family here. We're already looking to move elsewhere. Kensington is pretty safe, but the surrounding neighborhoods (i.e. El Cajon Blvd and University) have high crime. And the schools are poor. We're looking to go to Del Cerro or further north to Poway or Scripps Ranch.

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